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Transcript of Introduction to Greek Mythology

An Introduction to Greek MythologyAncient GreeceMyth: 1. A traditional or legendary story, usually concerning a hero, god, goddess, or demigod 2. an untrue story

Epic: 1) a long poem about a hero's adventures or 2) impressive or great

Divine: Holy or godly

Deities: A synonym for gods or goddess; holy peopleFirst, some vocabulary...Zeus: The king of the GodsWho were the gods and goddesses?Hera: Queen of the Gods, Zeus's wifeHades: God of the underworldPoseidon: God of the seaMount Olympus: A mountain in Greece and home of the GodsWhere did they live?Athena: Goddess of wisdomAries: God of warAphrodite: Goddess of love, mother of cupidApollo: God of the SunDionysus: God of grapes and madness and ecstacyHow did they become gods?